Study Abroad: Streamlined Visa Process, expansion of Graduate Route Visa

The new prime minister of the UK Keir Starmer won the elections against the current leader of the opposition, Rishi Sunak on 5th July. A few months ago it was announced by Rishi Sunak was aiming to cancel the graduate route visa that permits international students to work or look for a job for two years after graduation. 

The reason behind this plan was to control the high immigration numbers and minimize the number of immigrants who use graduate visas to immigrate to the UK. 

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Indian students who wish to study in the UK in the future for a higher degree are now hoping that the new leadership will make decisions in favour of international students and not the other way around. 

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Even though it’s only a month that the Labour Party will support flexible immigration policies crucial for enhancing study and work opportunities. This alignment will benefit students and strengthen pathways for better job opportunities. Revising the dependent visa policy would be commendable to restore confidence among Indian students and ensure that the UK remains a top destination for international education. 

In addition to this, there is hope for a more streamlined visa process making it easier and faster for students to obtain the necessary permissions to study in the UK, and enhancing post-study work opportunities to gain valuable experience in the UK job market.

Experts are also hoping that the starmer-led government will introduce more scholarships and fellowships to help international students, rather than imposing restrictions. 

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